Sermon Tone Analysis
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I. BE INTENTIONAL IN
OUR DEVOTION TO
PRAYER.
(v.
2-4)
Paul says to:
1. Continue Steadfastly in Prayer.
“continue steadfastly”... Grk term “pros-kar-ter-eh´-o” : means to continue to do something with intense effort, to devote oneself to, to keep on, to persist in.
2. Be Watchful in Prayer.
to be in continuous readiness and alertness to learn—‘to be alert, to be watchful, to be vigilant.’
to be alert, stand fast in the faith’
3. Be Thankful in Prayer.
Grk. term “yoo-khar-is-tee´-ah”- to be thankful, to express gratitude and thanksgiving.
4. Be Focused in Prayer.
Paul encourages them to pray for the proclamation of the Gospel and for those who proclaim it.
(v.
3-4)
II.
BE INTENTIONAL IN
OUR DEVOTION TO
PRACTICE.
(v.
5-6)
Paul reminds us to live out our life of faith with intention.
1.
In Our Walk.
a. Walk wisely, making the best use of our
time.
(v. 5)
2. In Our Talk.
a.
Should be full of grace, seasoned with salt, and a witness for our faith.
(v. 6)
Why? “that you may know how to respond to each
person”
III.
BE INTENTIONAL IN
OUR DEVOTION TO
PEOPLE.
(v.
7-17)
Paul reminds us of our devotion to God’s people.
1.
We should should be devoted to God’s people.
2. We should appreciate the role others play in
God’s plan for our lives and the spread of the
Gospel.
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